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WillyT

(72,631 posts)
4. No No... The Fact That The Peace Activists In Israel, Let Alone Members Of Their Own Military...
Wed Jul 23, 2014, 12:50 AM
Jul 2014

Who are opposed to this self-inflicted wound... speaks volumes...

The fact that none of the media covers that fact... IS the story.


Uncle Joe

(58,366 posts)
5. I agree with that but Israel's policies haven't changed.
Wed Jul 23, 2014, 12:56 AM
Jul 2014

If the corporate media here in the U.S. is loathe to cover both sides in an honest fashion, this will be as a tree falling in the forest with no one around to hear it.

I'm not all doom and gloom, I do believe our primary salvation is the Internet in getting the story out and pressuring the media to actually cover it responsibly.

 

WillyT

(72,631 posts)
6. Me Too... Give Me The Poets, Artists, Artisans, Cobblers, Sculptures, Painters, Filmmakers...
Wed Jul 23, 2014, 01:07 AM
Jul 2014

Janitors, Nannies, Bus Drivers, School Teachers, etc...

Politicians??? - Maybe...

It Depends...




Uncle Joe

(58,366 posts)
7. Well I believe we do need them but it does depend
Wed Jul 23, 2014, 01:13 AM
Jul 2014



on whether we have the good sense to change them when they become too stinky.
 

WillyT

(72,631 posts)
8. So... LOL... What Your Saying... Is...
Wed Jul 23, 2014, 01:21 AM
Jul 2014

Voting is diaper based ???

Genius !!!

I might become diaper based soon... I'm getting to tired to give a shit.


Uncle Joe

(58,366 posts)
9. Yes they do need constant attention and changing
Wed Jul 23, 2014, 01:29 AM
Jul 2014

or people come to view you as odd and tend to shy away.

Before long you will be standing in a corner muttering to yourself with endless contradictions, by that time serious counseling and probably medication is required.

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